Softer watering tool for UTM (looking for help)

[John_D]

Hi
I have a Genesis V1.2+. Are there any better watering heads for the UTM that water “softer” than the original design? I need a spray that is gentler on small seedlings and plants that are just emerging. Otherwise I will have to water those plants by hand to prevent damage. Looking for ideas, pictures, or a design that I can 3D print at a friend’s house.

[jsimmonds]

@John_D

Looking for ideas, pictures, or a design

There are posts and replies in this forum that might help you, e.g.

Watering Tool Not Dispersing Water Properly

I was wondering if anyone else has had issues with the watering tool dispersing water effectively? Instead of watering the plants with a shower of water, the water re-combines as it exits the watering tool to create an aerated stream. This stream of water ends up digging holes and grooves in the soil. Has anyone found a fix? Or is anyone fiddling around with their 3-D printer to make other watering tools?

[John_D]

Thinking of orderings some of this mesh and using it as a secondary aerator screen about 1cm below Gen 1.2 watering tool. Amazon.com

[jan.janson]

Hi, I did print the watering tool without holes (use cad to put a thin plate to blind the holes). then I drilled 0.3mm holes. I see only one disadvantage of this - It need some filter in front of the Watering tool. The holes was clogged by water algae in summer (from the pipe).
Jan